Day 1 – Bangkok – Arrival
Travelers will meet a representative holding a sign with their names.
Gate 6 on the 2nd floor (arrivals). It is one of the 10 doors leading outside. The guide will wait inside holding a sign with their names.
The guide will wait at the airport for up to 2 hours from the flight’s landing time. In case of long immigration lines or any delays, please connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi and notify us via WhatsApp call so we can coordinate the pickup accordingly.
Day 2 – Bangkok – Bangkok City Tour
Hotel pickup: 07:40–08:00
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will meet us at the reception to head to the Golden Buddha or Wat Traimit in the heart of Chinatown. The Golden Buddha is one of the most important representations of Buddha in Thailand, a 5.5-ton gold statue from the Sukhothai era, of immeasurable value.
Next, we’ll visit the splendid Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. These are located within the same complex, starting with Wat Phra Kaew, where we’ll see the Emerald Buddha carved from a single piece of jade. Then we’ll visit the Royal Palace, pride of the Thai people and former residence of the Kings until the 19th century.
Later, we’ll visit “Wat Pho” or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Besides the impressive Buddha image, this temple was the first school of traditional Thai medicine and massage, considered the country’s first university.
We’ll return to the hotel around 12–1 PM and have the afternoon free.
*It’s important to wear long pants and a shirt with sleeves to enter the Grand Palace.
Day 3 – Bangkok – Railway Market and Floating Market
Hotel pickup: 06:40–07:00
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we’ll head to the Railway Market or Talad Rom Huup (80 km away). This is a 100% local market where residents shop daily. Six times a day, shopping is interrupted by a train passing through the market. If we’re lucky and the train runs on schedule, we’ll witness vendors dismantling their stalls in record time to let the old train pass—amazing and surreal!
Even if the train doesn’t pass, we’ll explore the market and its wide variety of everyday products.
Then we’ll go to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (15 km further), the most famous and touristy market in the country, featured in many travel catalogs. A boat ride is included at the floating market.
We’ll return to the hotel around 1 PM and have the afternoon free.
Day 4 – Bangkok – Ayutthaya Ruins – Flight to Chiang Rai
Hotel pickup: 07:10–07:30
Meals: Breakfast
We’ll depart Bangkok for the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam, Ayutthaya. It’s believed the city once had a population of one million when major European cities were much smaller.
Ambassadors from Portugal, Spain, England, France, China, and India were sent here.
We’ll explore its Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting its four most famous temples: Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Chai Wattanaram, and Wat Pra Sri Sanphet.
At Wat Mahathat, we’ll see the famous Buddha head embraced by tree roots.
These temples are partially destroyed due to the Burmese attack in 1767 AD, which forced the Siamese to abandon the city and move south to found Bangkok and the Thai state.
The ruins date from the 14th to 18th centuries and are among the most photogenic and important in the country.
Transfer to Bangkok airport. Flight to Chiang Rai. Airport pickup* and transfer to the hotel.
Day 5 – Chiang Rai – White Temple – Blue Temple – Wat Huay Pla Kang – Chiang Mai
Hotel pickup: 09:00
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we’ll visit the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun. A temple unlike any other in Thailand, its bold design, strange decorations, and pure white color representing Buddha’s purity impress all visitors.
Construction began in 1997 and has no clear completion date.
We’ll also visit Wat Rong Suea Ten or the Blue Temple, the new gem of Chiang Rai.
Completed in 2016 (started in 2005), the temple is dominated by blue—the color of Dharma. Inside, we’ll find a large white Buddha image, also unusual.
Next, we’ll visit the Chinese temple of the Great Buddha, Wat Huay Pla Kang, known for its massive statue of Bodhisattva Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
Although not actually a Buddha statue, the site is popularly (and mistakenly) called “Big Buddha.”
Don’t miss climbing to the top level of the extravagant 9-story pagoda beside the giant statue for magnificent views of Chiang Rai and its surroundings.
Afterward, we’ll head to Chiang Mai.
Day 6 – Chiang Mai – Half Day at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary
Hotel pickup: 06:45–07:00
Meals: Breakfast
Early in the morning, we’ll head north of Chiang Mai through mountains, forests, and rice fields to reach Kanta Elephant Sanctuary (50 minutes away).
Upon arrival, we’ll dress as mahouts—elephant caretakers—and meet Asian elephants up close.
We’ll feed them in their natural environment and learn about them.
Then we’ll accompany them to the river for their daily bath, and if we wish, bathe with them.
Afterward, we’ll enjoy coffee, tea, and fruit before saying goodbye and returning to the hotel around noon.
No elephant riding is done at this park.
The visit is conducted in English and in small groups. It’s recommended to bring sandals, sunscreen, and a hat. And of course, your camera or phone!
Day 7 – Chiang Mai – Flight to Phuket
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Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Chiang Mai airport. Flight to Phuket. Airport pickup* and transfer to the hotel.
Day 8 – Phuket – Excursion to Phi Phi and Bamboo Island
Hotel pickup: 06:00–06:30 (to be confirmed)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Pickup and transfer to the Phi Phi pier.
During this excursion, we’ll visit the stunning beaches of Koh Phi Phi, Phi Phi Leh, and Phi Phi Don.
We’ll visit Monkey Island and Viking Cave.
We’ll also have the chance to climb to the famous viewpoint on Phi Phi Don Island for fantastic views.
Lunch will be served on the sand of one of the beaches we visit.
Snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and soft drinks are included.
Group tour with a maximum of 32 people.
Note: Itinerary subject to weather changes without prior notice.
Day 9 – Phuket – Free Day
Meals: Breakfast
Free day in Phuket.
Day 10 – Phuket – Departure
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Meals: Breakfast
At the indicated time, pickup from your hotel and transfer to Phuket International Airport.
Departure on your return flight to your country of origin via the chosen route